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Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson out for season with broken ribs

Associated Press

Posted:
11/27/2012 10:32:32 AM PST

Updated:
11/27/2012 10:32:34 AM PST

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles will place former Cal star wide receiver DeSean Jackson on injured reserve after he sustained multiple rib fractures in Monday night's loss to Carolina.

Jackson leads the team with 45 catches and 700 yards receiving, but has only two touchdowns. Coach Andy Reid says the injury could take six weeks to heal.

Reid says running back LeSean McCoy remains in phase one of his concussion recovery and Michael Vick is in the fourth of five stages. Vick has missed the last two games and McCoy didn't play against the Panthers.